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EPISODE · Aug 7, 2025 · 24 MIN

Critics say Illinois maps just as gerrymandered as Texas’

from The Chicago Report · host Fox 32 Chicago

On this episode of "Paris on Politics," Texas lawmakers flee a gerrymandering battle to seek refuge in heavily gerrymandered Illinois, where they encounter new threats of violence. Meanwhile, a bipartisan group in Illinois is once again striving to reform the politically drawn maps to make them more independent. Plus, 36th Ward Alderman Gilbert Villegas is calling for a hearing on ComEd following recent rate increases. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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